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Father James M. Sullivan, pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in Waterbury, poses with his book, 23 1/2 degrees Away from God: Returning to the Light, in the rectory of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. Photo by Shelley Wolf Story by Shelley Wolf In his book 23 1/2 Degrees Away From GOD: [...]
The Domestic Monastery in Avon features a variety of items for sale that reflect the Catholic faith. Photo by Karen A. Avitabile Story by Karen A. Avitabile Dolores “Dee-dee" Mihaliak learns more about the Catholic faith when she goes to work in an old horse stall and tack room transformed into a [...]
by Joe Pisani I suppose I could sum up my childhood in a few pitchy sayings, which my mother and my father said to me from time to time. Correction: Which they said to me every day, and probably several times a day. In my mother’s memorable words, which I’ll have etched on my gravestone: [...]
Couple share their spiritual bond with men and women through electronic messages. PHOTO BY KAREN A. AVITABILEDeacon Stephen Beecher and his wife, Patricia, have been married for more than 64 years. They share inspirational messages with others through email. Story by Karen A. Avitabile Deacon Stephen Beecher and his wife, Patricia, who reside [...]
Wedding photos have been posted on a wedding album website for Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Parish website. Story by Karen A. Avitabile Since June, Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Parish in Derby has been building a foundation of faith through wedding and anniversary photos posted on its website. The photos, [...]
by Joe Pisani Ken Santopietro has directed the Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference for 12 years, and he says it’s a “spiritual booster shot every guys needs.” This year more than ever. The 17th Annual Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference, which will bring together men from across the state, will be held on [...]
by ARCHBISHOP CHRISTOPHER J. COYNE Over the past year, the vocations effort within the Archdiocese of Hartford has born great fruit with over 60 men coming forward to say they are considering priesthood. The initial prayer and discern-ment from this group has led to the largest number of applicants for entrance into seminary formation than [...]
Last June, eight men were ordained permanent deacons in the Archdiocese of Hartford. They are, in the back row, left to right: James Marco, Gerald Maust, Louis Santiago, Larry Tiani, Keith Griffin, Ramón Guzmán, Jonathan Bruzas and Christopher Haddad. They are joined by Auxiliary Bishop Juan Miguel Betancourt, at left in the front row, and [...]
Much has been made in the news recently about the Church’s conferral of blessings. A report appeared not too long ago saying that the Church would not withhold blessings of unwed mothers. This was no news to me. Since when, I thought, has the Church refused to bless a woman who was an unwed [...]
Archbishop Leonard P. Blair Recently in these pages I wrote to you about the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation in our Cathedral of St. Joseph. It is a church that belongs to all of us as members of the family of Catholic Faith in our archdiocese. More than ever we need [...]